Every show with a suicide now has a disclaimer with a suicide hotline at the beginning. Is there any evidence that these warnings make a positive difference?

  • FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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    2 months ago

    Even though crisis hotlines are common, they have not been well studied for efficacy.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crisis_hotline#:~:text=6 References-,Effectiveness,several weeks after their call.

    Somewhat related, but I think suicide hotlines can be a big problem if they are understaffed. I feel like in my country they are just there to check a box. I’ve had two suicidal crises, both times I called the hotline, waited 20+ minutes and gave up. It made me feel even worse and more lost.

    • wreckedcarzz@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      :( I’ve been in a similar situation, but I’ve never called; I have friends that I can talk to openly about this stuff, and not freak them out or have them be judgemental. I don’t know you, but I hope you are doing better, and can persevere. Life can be awful, brutal. Being alone in a time of need is… I can’t even think of a word with enough emphasis.

      If you want, you can send me a message. Might not be helpful, but maybe it will. Just say hi, if you want. You aren’t alone. :)